Remote Mining Camp Water & Wastewater Treatment – Metalex Ventures | Canadian Shield Consultants Agency (CSCA)
CSCA Mandate: Design and installation of waste water treatment system for a diamond mining man camp located on a remote site with no road access.
Canadian Shield Consultants Agency (CSCA) delivers turnkey water and wastewater treatment systems for remote diamond mining camps in Northern Canada. For Metalex Ventures, CSCA designed and installed a fully off-grid, fly-in-accessible wastewater treatment plant at a diamond exploration man camp – ensuring MECP compliance, zero environmental impact, and reliable operations in extreme Arctic conditions.
Project: Metalex Ventures Remote Diamond Mining Outpost
Location: Remote James Bay Lowlands / Far North Ontario – No road access Client: Metalex Ventures Ltd. Challenge: Support 50+ personnel with potable water supply and wastewater treatment in a permafrost, fly-in-only site
CSCA Mandate: Design, Install & Commission Wastewater System
As the lead environmental engineering firm, CSCA executed a complete remote mining water infrastructure solution under strict MECP and ECCC guidelines.
System Design & Technology:
- Modular, containerized wastewater treatment plant (airlifted via Hercules C-130)
- Enviro-Septic® + UV disinfection for tertiary-level effluent
- Heated, insulated treatment modules (-50°C rated)
- Solar + diesel hybrid power with remote SCADA monitoring
- Zero-discharge design – Full reuse or evaporation
- Potable water treatment: Reverse osmosis + UV from local lake source
Installation Logistics:
- Helicopter-slung modular units into site
- Winterized construction using local Indigenous workforce
- On-site training for camp operators
- Annual fly-in maintenance program
Results: Operational Excellence Since Commissioning
| Outcome | Impact |
|---|---|
| 100% MECP/ECCC compliance | Zero spills or permit violations |
| Full system commissioning in 6 weeks | Ahead of drilling season |
| <10 mg/L BOD effluent | Exceeds mining camp standards |
| Remote monitoring via satellite | Real-time alerts to Sudbury HQ |
| 10+ years projected lifespan | Low OPEX, high durability |
Why CSCA for Remote Mining Water & Wastewater?
- Proven in Far North Ontario – James Bay, Ring of Fire, Arctic projects
- Fly-in / ice road deployment experts
- MECP-approved designs for mining EAs
- Partnerships with First Nations for workforce & monitoring
- Containerized systems – Rapid deployment, minimal footprint
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